SETS

14 different sts sets were shown available through the life
of the system. Each had a four-figure reference and the larger the number, the
larger the set. All set references began with 20. The third digit was 0, 1, 2,
or 3. This reflected the number of 2154 convex/concave track pairs contained in
the set. 0 meant a flat circuit, 1 gave one elevated section (usually a bridge
or mountain), 2 gave two elevated sections (a bridge and a mountain or
mountains only). The two exceptions to this are the early sets 2020 and 2030
which had 3 and 4 sets respectively but in both cases, one of these was used
with the 2301 Ford Crossing so could be considered as a separate obstacle. The
fourth digit uniquely identified the set and usually, the larger the number,
the larger the set. Four of the sets were named as well as numbered.

The minimum track in a set was four standard curves and four
260mm straight sections, which would make an oval or square shaped circuit.
This was the shape of all the sets numbered 200x. Most but not all of the sets
included one of the special obstacle sections and a rough terrain section. Each
set was specified to contain two cars. Generally these were one particular
model of car with different liveries but sets 2011 & 2016 had two different
models.

The following information about the sets that were produced
and sold and their contents has been gathered from a variety of sources. I have
seen some sets, and the contents sheets from some others, which generally give
an accurate number for the major track components but is not always complete.
The major source has been the Exin catalogues from 1985 to 1989, which give
detailed information about the contents of the sets sold that year.

Boxes had card tops with attractively painted, action
illustrations of the type of vehicle enclosed. There was also an illustration
of the set contents laid out as though for use. The contents were held in an
expanded polystyrene base. (Top)

Common
Items

Instruction
manual
Three versions of this have been seen. The most common is a 12 page Spanish edition.
A 16-page version of this edition was also produced for export sets with
English, French and Italian text. A later Spanish edition also has 12 pages
(but this excludes information about spares and accessories which is held on a
separate 4 page leaflet). These were extensively illustrated in black and white
inside and colour on the four outer pages. They contained a catalogue of track,
spares and accessories, assembly and maintenance instructions and advice about
layouts and competitions. The English translation is amusing in places but it
is at least understandable which, for those untutored in the language, the
Spanish versions are not. The manuals have one glorious illustration of a
living room taken over by an sts circuit, which runs over the green dralon
seats and tables as well as the floor leaving no space for normal life.

Contents
sheet
This was a monochrome A4 sheet with line illustrations of the major items
contained and suggested layouts for the track included in the set. This is not
always completely accurate. For example, the 2011 sheet showed 2 Jeeps when it
contained 1 Jeep and 1 Nissan and the 2030 sheet didn’t show the trailers.

Bagcontaining a selection of logs, barrels,
sacks, signs, flags and Marker stones from the 2302 & 2305 accessories. The
bags were labelled with the set reference but the quantities of each were never
detailed on the contents sheet. (Top)

Set Details

The set details that follow have
been compiled from a number of sources not all of which are complete or clear
and some of which contain errors. Accordingly the following may contain errors
or omissions and cannot be relied on for complete accuracy. The years after the
set reference indicate the catalogue(s) known to show the set and the
month/year dates show the price list(s) known to show the set.

? Indicates a specific doubt about the
quantity or description of the item concerned.

Set reference numbers may be clicked
to see a scan of the catalogue page for that set. You should be aware that
these images are large and will take some time to load.

200688, 2/88
Jeeps?
32150Standard
Straight
42153Standard
Curve
12309Centre
Obstacle
Neither this set nor its contents sheet have been seen. The 1988 catalogue
shows Jeeps on the box lid and contents list but shows a photograph of Mercedes
as the cars contained. Furthermore, the author has (what is believed to be) an
original artwork for the box lid of set 2006. Although this says 2006, the
illustration of Mercedes cars is that used on set 2007. It may be that this
artwork was available for collection because it was wrong so never sent to the
printers for production. It most likely that the set contained Jeeps. (Top)